Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic Surgeon

The Orthopedic Surgical team is part of the Surgical Services service line, reporting to the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Surgical Services. The staff Orthopedic Surgeon is responsible for maintaining professional and technical competencies and skill to deliver effective, timely and high-quality care to patients referred to the Interventional Pain Management team. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Patient Care - addresses medical problems, practices within scope of privileges, arrives in OR/Clinic on time, and physically attends outpatient clinics, conducts medical assessment including history, physical, and mental status examination. Formulates diagnoses based upon data collected and within scope of practice. Orders laboratory and diagnostic tests as needed.
2. Medical/Clinical Knowledge - Maintains licensure, meets CME requirements, and participates in resident/student training.
3. Interpersonal & Communication Skills - Electronic medical record entries are appropriate in tone and content. Provides appropriate consultative evaluation, treatment, and/or follow-up recommendations.
4. Professionalism - Participates in peer reviews/committees, and absence of validated disruptive or unprofessional Behavior.
5. Systems Based Practice - Complies with safety, security, and privacy policies, arranges proper clinical coverage during planned absences and complies with hand-off communication policy

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Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm